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What Hi Fi
What Hi Fi
What Hi Fi
These sound great, but you’ll need a decent portable DAC and hi-res
tracks to make the most of them, so they’re not for the casual user.
In-line controls No Cable length 1.2m
November 2016
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At this price they won’t be for everyone, but they are the finest in-ears
we’ve heard and arguably one of the best headphones money can buy.
In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.3m
We love the design, but it’s more than just pretty – these Momentums
are comfortable on your ears and fold away neatly when not in use.
Type Closed Connection 3.5mm Weight 240g
If you don’t mind the amount of sound leaking from them, you’re free
to enjoy the fluid dynamics and wonderfully musical presentation.
Type Open Connection 3.5mm/6.5mm Weight 330g
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HEADPHONES CONTINUED
Beyerdynamic Amiron £478
£200 to
Best home on-ears £400+, Awards 2018
£500
Beyerdynamic has produced a pair of headphones that sound as good
as they feel. Be careful though; their open-backed nature leaks sound.
Type Open Connection 3.5mm/6.3mm Weight 340g
£500 to £1000
with a spacious sound that packs power and punch, it’s a good choice.
Type Closed Connection 6.3mm Weight 320g
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HEADPHONES CONTINUED
NEW
Grado GW100 £169 ENTRY
December 2019
Grado’s first pair of wireless headphones are truly excellent. They won’t be
for everyone, but for sound there’s not much to beat them.
Controls No Battery 15 hours
NEW
Jaybird Vista £195 ENTRY
December 2019
Ideal for runners, the fit is the best we’ve yet tested. These are a
front-runner in the niche, true wireless sport category.
Controls Yes Battery 16 hours
Wireless up to £200
B&W PX £330
Best wireless headphones £300+, Awards 2017
The PXs are a fantastic package, boasting excellent sound
quality, successful noise-cancelling and a smart design.
Folding Yes Battery 22 hours Noise-cancelling Yes
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BUYER’S GUIDE
BEST
BUYS
ACCESSORIES
The only products
ANALOGUE INTERCONNECTS
worth considering DON’T SKIMP ON CABLES: THEY’RE View offers
whf.cm/BBAudioCables
A TOP-VALUE UPGRADE
Balanced/Single-ended Single
you covered”
Width 590mm Modular Yes Cable management No
authoritative presentation will like the performance this rack can offer. using this rack”
Width 1157mm Modular Yes Cable management Yes
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PHONO STAGES CONTINUED
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL £649
£500 to
£1000
May 2018
A superbly made unit, that’s nice to use and, most importantly,
sounds lovely. As good a phono stage as we’ve heard at this price.
Type MM, MC Dimensions (hwd) 5 x 22 x 22cm
SPEAKER CABLES
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ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES YOU CAN MAKE whf.cm/BBSpeakerCables
Up to £10/m
May 2018
Features the same characteristics as the more expensive XT40,
displaying the kind of transparency that’s difficult for its rivals to match.
Single or Bi-wire Single
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SPEAKER CABLES CONTINUED
AudioQuest Rocket 11 £12.50/m
Best speaker cable, Awards 2018
If you’re looking for a flexible and transparent speaker cable, this is a
£10/m and above
great option for the price. It works well with a wide range of systems, too.
Single or Bi-wire Both
SPEAKER STANDS
View offers
STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS NEED THE BEST SUPPORT YOU CAN GET whf.cm/BBSpeakerStands
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